Friends of Holmewood
Analysis
Friends of Holmewood is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tunbridge Wells. It was registered in September 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Friends of Holmewood reported income of £59k and spending of £44k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £6,136 to £59k (+855%), an average of +76% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 368%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Holmewood sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bryn Gwalia Fun Club (£59k), Eastham Muslim Community Association (£59k) and Iraqi Educational Trust (£59k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Friends of Holmewood undertake regular activities to promote good relations between pupils, parents and staff and fundraise to provide additional facilities to benefit the pupils of the school that would not be funded through normal school budget. We hold annual fundraising events including Christmas Fairs, Quiz Nights and Summer events for all staff, parents and pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Gwalia Fun Club | Mold | £59k |
| Eastham Muslim Community Association | London | £59k |
| Iraqi Educational Trust | Manchester | £59k |
| 5th/7th Wells Scout Group | Somerset | £59k |